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Washington State Voters Face Critical Decision on Future of Natural Gas with Initiative 2066

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Washington State voters are currently debating the fate of Initiative 2066, a significant proposition on the ballots that seeks to overturn existing legislation promoting the reduction of natural gas usage. Proponents suggest its repeal would allow for the continued use of natural gas, while opponents argue that keeping it supports a transition to cleaner energy possibilities. Initiative 2066 was crafted by stakeholders like Greg Lane, executive vice president of the Building Industry Association of Washington, who advocates for the choice of natural gas. He argues that numerous businesses including Asian, Mexican, and steak restaurants as … Read more

Family’s Trust Melted: Breyer’s Ice Cream Faces $8.85 Million Settlement Over ‘Natural Vanilla’ Mislabeling

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For some families, like ours, choosing a pure, unadulterated vanilla ice cream without artificial flavors has always been more than just a preference; it was a principled stance. This dedication led us to exclusively purchase Breyer’s Natural Vanilla, heralded for its all-natural ingredients. However, recent revelations have left us – and likely many others – feeling deceived. The controversy centers around the true composition of Breyer’s Natural Vanilla ice cream, once trusted by consumers to be a paragon of purity. In what has become a common narrative in modern consumerism, the illusion was shattered when … Read more

Berkeley Reaches Settlement, Putting an End to Natural Gas Ban in New Buildings

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Berkeley, California – The city of Berkeley has settled a lawsuit and agreed to put an end to its ban on natural gas in new buildings. The ban, which would have required all new construction projects to use electric power instead of natural gas, has faced opposition and legal challenges since it was initially implemented in 2019. The settlement comes after the city faced legal pressure from a group of restaurant owners and the California Restaurant Association. Under the terms of the settlement, Berkeley will rescind the ban on natural gas and will instead focus … Read more

Rockbridge County Jury Deliberates Fate of 100 Animals Seized from Natural Bridge Zoo

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LEXINGTON, Va. – A Rockbridge County jury is now tasked with deciding the fate of 100 zoo animals following a six-day trial at the county’s circuit court. The animals were seized by law enforcement in December from the Natural Bridge Zoo, and the jury must determine whether each animal was cruelly treated or subjected to deprivation of care, leading to a “direct and immediate threat” to their well-being. To prove their case, the county only needs to establish one of these conditions for each animal. Animals that are not proven to have been mistreated beyond … Read more